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Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinal with injury

Original: Elena Rybakina, the world’s No. 1 player and top-seed in the Pan Pacific Open, withdrew from her quarterfinal match, han

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina pulled out of her quarterfinal match at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, citing an injury. The withdrawal handed Canada's Leylah Fernandez a walkover into the semifinals. Tennis fans are discussing the setback for the WTA's top-ranked player and what it means for her season as the tournament continues without her.

Why now: The world's top-ranked tennis player pulled out of a major tournament quarterfinal, leaving her form and fitness in question.

Elena RybakinaLeylah FernandezPan Pacific OpenWTA

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• Elena Rybakina, the world’s No. 1 player and top-seed in the Pan Pacific Open, withdrew from her quarterfinal match, handing the win to Leylah Fernandez of Canada # Sports # Tennis WTA's top-ranked Elena Rybakina withdraws from quarterfinals in Japan, citing an injury · abcnews@www.urbanmind.net · 1

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